High School
Capstone Autonomous Builds
What Students Build
High school students design and execute capstone-level projects that demonstrate full engineering competency. These are portfolio-grade builds that showcase independent problem-solving and systems mastery.
- Autonomous robots with navigation and decision-making capabilities
- IoT systems with wireless communication and cloud data integration
- Custom PCB designs for dedicated applications
- Self-directed projects solving real problems they identify
Skills Introduced
Autonomous Systems
Designing devices that operate independently using programmed logic
Wireless & IoT
WiFi, Bluetooth, and cloud-connected device communication
Advanced Fabrication
PCB design, 3D printing, laser cutting for precision builds
Project Management
Scoping, planning, and executing multi-week engineering projects
Artifacts Produced
- Portfolio-ready capstone projects with full documentation
- Technical write-ups suitable for university applications
- Presentation materials demonstrating engineering process
- Video documentation of design, build, and testing cycles
What Growth Looks Like
By the end of the high school pathway, students have built projects they can present to anyone — parents, universities, or potential employers. They can scope a project from idea to working prototype, manage their own timeline, document their engineering decisions, and explain trade-offs they made along the way.
Portfolio Connection
High school Maker projects feed directly into the CTRC Portfolio program, where students curate their best engineering work for university applications and career preparation.
Learn about pathway connections